More Hand Studies

Hands are always so "available" to practice "seeing as drawing."

Together and In the Fishbowl

Above: Work by Marisa Haedike

I have been taking an e-course called Together by Marisa Haedike & Creative Thursday and Sean Hogan and it has been so inspiring. I only wish that I would have had more time to participate. It was great, though - even though I have been so very busy with the remodel, I still was able to listen to their inspiring talks while I worked during the day.

Now that the remodel is coming to a close, I am looking forward to delving more deeply into things again in my personal creative pursuits. I have normally had a hard time saying no to things that have taken up my time when I could be creating for myself, but I am proud to say that I recently turned down a recent venture in order to go after things that are more specifically "my own." It is a top priority for me to focus as much as possible with every decision I make - especially when it comes to things I love to do. "Together" really inspired me to do this even more and I really recommend it, when she offers it again, to anyone who is an artist or is passionate about living a life that they are happy with.

Above: In the Fishbowl by Marisa Haedike

That is why Marisa's next class - "In the Fishbowl" seems very exciting to me. I cant wait to see what she has to say, spend more time meeting other students and applying what I learn from the class to my life. Class starts this Thursday. I highly recommend it!!

www.creativethursday.com

time...I love time...

Ahhhh...it feels good to have more time again! We have been knee deep in remodeling chaos - staying up late to get all of this done for the last few weeks and have had construction going on for the last month. But we are approaching being really done ( we are doing the fun part - attaching light fixtures, installing the dishwasher)...I think my brain is coming back again finally. I never thought construction would be so mind numbing! But, I am glad we did it because now I want to cook...which will save us money...which will allow more time for things I want to do like drawing and being outdoors. Hoorah!

so, more doodling to do...

more and more doodles

more sketches more doodles

doodles and drawings

sketches from the last few weeks

This guy came from a mass of shading with graphite. He just grew out of it.